"The growing market for biodiesel will have a positive effect on our regional economy, our health and climate," said Blue Sun president & CEO Jeff Probst. "It will also reduce our dependence on foreign oil."

Blue Sun said its biodiesel is a renewable fuel produced from vegetable oil, offering advantages over petroleum diesel in reduced emissions of particulates, greenhouse gases, carcinogens, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons.

According to Blue Sun, its biodiesel is similar to petroleum diesel in engine performance characteristics, but has superior lubricating properties, reducing engine wear and maintenance.

Biodiesel is most often mixed with petroleum diesel in a 20/80 ratio, and can be used in existing diesel engines without modification.